Cattle

Scientific Family: Bovidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • Anansi's Great Trading Scheme
  • The Tortoise and the Falling Sky
  • The Lion and the King's Cattle
  • The Lion and the King's Cattle
  • The Origin of the First Cattle
  • The First Herdsman and the Jackal's Advice
  • The Boy Who Cried "Lion!"
  • The Omumborombonga Tree
  • The Jackal and the Sacred Cow
  • The Cow with the Crooked Horn
  • The Cow with the Crooked Horn
  • The Fish That Built a House
  • The Hyena Who Tried to Be a Cow
  • The Hyena Who Tried to Be a Cow
  • The Hyena Who Tried to Be a Cow
  • The Hyena Who Tried to Be a Cow
  • The Origin of the Samburu and Their Cattle
  • The Donkey Who Spoke the Truth
  • The Lion, the First Chief, and the Mutupo
  • The Creation from the Cave
  • The Fish and the Woman's Secret
  • Why the Monkey Shows His Teeth
  • The Lizard and the Warrior's Shield
  • The Tortoise and the Duiker's Farm
  • The Cattle That Chose Man
  • The Duiker and the Hunter's Bell
  • The First Gohu
  • The First Gohu
  • How the Samburu Got the Camel
  • The Bell-Ox That Saved Its Master
  • The Bell-Ox That Saved Its Master
  • The Dog That Spoke to the Ancestors
  • The Porcupine's Gift of Spears
  • The First Laibon and the Serpent
  • The Baboons Who Stole Milk
Common Themes
  • Greed and Misjudgment 4
  • Cleverness overcomes physical disadvantage 2
  • The consequences of not keeping secrets 2
  • Responsibility and Consequences 2
  • Pride and humility 2
  • Mercy and Friendship 2
  • Justice and Fairness 2
  • Deception and its consequences 2
  • Greed and Community Sharing 2
  • Self-sacrifice and courage 2
  • Cunning and wisdom 2
  • Greed and disobedience 1
  • Deception and Wisdom 1
  • Greed and Cunning 1
  • Cunning over strength 1
  • Cunning and resourcefulness 1
  • Pride and Vanity 1
  • The dangers of greed and disrespect 1
  • Betrayal and Revenge 1
  • Love and patience 1
  • Humility and Adaptability 1
  • Betrayal and Consequences 1
Cultural Groups
  • Samburu 9
  • Mijikenda 5
  • Herero 4
  • Maasai 4
  • Bahaya 2
  • Fulani 2
  • Zulu 2
  • Akan 1
  • Bagyeli 1
  • Chaga 1
  • Lebou 1
  • Shona 1
  • Tswana 1
  • Zaramo 1